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META Q2 revenue beats; EPS miss spurs premarket drop

Jul 30, 2026, 8:27 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Immediate pre-market drop after a substantial EPS miss, despite revenue beat, and higher capex guidance imply negative read-through on margins and FCF; historical patterns show earnings misses accompanying negative stock moves, even when top-line improves.

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META reported Q2 revenue of $60.80B, beating estimates, but adjusted EPS of $6.18 fell well short of $7.13. The company guided capex at $130-145B, widening the upper bound, signaling higher investment intensity. The stock fell about 9% pre-market, underscoring investor concerns about margins and free cash flow despite top-line strength.

  • META Q2 revenue $60.80B beat estimates; EPS missed.
  • Adjusted EPS $6.18 vs consensus $7.13.
  • Capex guidance $130-145B vs prior $125-145B.
  • Shares down 9.4% pre-market to $530.88.
  • U.S. futures higher; market context remains supportive overall.

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